Body: Council
Type: Minutes
Meeting: Regular
Date: March 15, 2024
Collection: Council Minutes
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North Frontenac Regular Council Minutes March 15, 2024
Regular Council Minutes 9:00 AM - Friday, March 15, 2024 Council Chambers
Present:
Mayor Gerry Lichty, Councillor Wayne Good, Councillor Stephanie
Regent, Councillor Roy Huetl, Councillor Vernon Hermer, Deputy
Mayor John Inglis, and Councillor Fred Fowler
Absent with Regret:
Also Present: Corey Klatt, Chief Administrative Officer, Dipl. M.A., Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, Dipl. M.A., M.M,, Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager, Dipl.M.A. Dipl.M.M., Darwyn Sproule, Public Works Manager, P. Eng., Adam Robinson, Director of Emergency Management / Fire Chief, and Brooke Ross, Manager of Community Development, Dipl.M.A.
Call to Order The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Land Acknowledgment
a) Traditional Land Acknowledgement
We begin this gathering by acknowledging and celebrating these traditional lands
as a gathering place of the first peoples and their ancestors who are entrusted to
care for Mother Earth since time immemorial. We do so respecting both the land
and the Indigenous People who continue to walk with us through this world.
Today, the Township of North Frontenac is committed to working with Indigenous
Peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Approval of Agenda
a) March 15, 2024 98-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council approves the Agenda dated March 15, 2024, as circulated. Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof Councillor Huetl declared an interest in Communications Item B3: Township of Perry - Request for Support re: Amend Blue Box Regulation: ‘Ineligible’ Sources’; and Item 11k) Public Works Manager: Blue Box Depot Services Agreement with Circular Materials. Page 1 of 14
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Business Profile None.
Presentations
a) Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development, County of Frontenac and Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning, County of Frontenac: 2023 Planning Services and 2024-2025 Planning Priorities 99-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council receives the presentation from Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development, County of Frontenac and Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning, County of Frontenac for information and thanks them for their time spent today; And That Council receives the County Planners’ Administrative Report entitled “2023 Planning Services and 2024-2025 Planning Priorities”. Carried
b) Cambium Inc. - Annual Updates: Township of North Frontenac Waste Sites 100-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Dave Bucholtz, C. Tech., EP, Director of Environmental Services, Cambium, providing the Annual Update regarding the Township of North Frontenac Waste Sites; and thanks him for his time spent today. Carried
Delegations
a) Land O’Lakes Garden Club - Earth Day Initiative 101-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the presentation from Rebecca Clark and Nawar Hage, Land O’Lakes Garden Club, providing details of the Earth Day Initiative on April 20, 2024; and thanks them for their time spent today. Carried
b) Public Works Manager: Land O’ Lakes Garden Club Proposed Earth Day Event 102-24 Moved by Councillor Stephanie Regent, Seconded by Councillor Wayne Good
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Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Public Works Manager’s
Administrative Report entitled “Land O’ Lakes Garden Club Proposed Earth Day Event”;
And That the Township has an Adopt-a-Road Policy for events that include litter pick-up
along Township Roads;
And That the Township is committed to environmental stewardship and supports efforts
to clean up the right of way, however, the activity must be done safely;
And That the event proposed by the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club is large in scope,
potentially involves many volunteers at multiple locations, is difficult to oversee and as a
result is beyond the scope of the Township’s Adopt-a-Road Policy;
And That as a result of the scope there is considerable risk, potential liability and
insurance concerns for the Township associated with the proposed event;
And That a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is required between the Township
and the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club, requiring the Garden Club, in their leadership role,
to oversee the event, be responsible for and provide proof of insurance for the event and
all volunteers, indemnify the Township and commit to all safety provisions;
And That in the absence of a satisfactory MOU addressing the concerns provided by the
Township’s Insurance Provider, Council denies the request to host the event on
Township of North Frontenac roads;
And That Council approves the Township of Addington Highlands place a bin on a
temporary basis at the Barrie Hall;
And That if all requirements of the MOU can be met Council approves the CAO signing
the MOU.
Carried
Adoption of Minutes
a) Minutes of the Meeting(s) to be adopted by Council 103-24 Moved by Councillor Wayne Good, Seconded by Councillor Stephanie Regent
Be It Resolved That Council adopts the Minutes as circulated, of:
A Special Meeting of Council held February 16, 2024; and
A Regular Meeting of Council held February 23, 2024. Carried
Business Arising Out of Minutes
a) Treasurer: 2024 Budget Update 104-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Whereas at the meeting on February 16, 2024 Council passed Resolution #70-24
approving in principle the 2024 Draft Budget with amendments;
Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated March 7,
2024 from Kelly Watkins, Treasurer, providing an overview of the amendments and
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advising with the amendments the additional dollars raised is $406,241 or a 5.99% increase; And That Council will consider a By-law later in the meeting to adopt the 2024 Final Budget and 2024 tax rates. Carried
Communications
a) Clerk’s Administrative Report - Communications ‘A’ Section 105-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information Section ‘A’ Items of the Clerk’s
Administrative Report entitled “Communications of Interest.”
Carried
b) Communications ‘B’ Section - Action Items
B1. Prince Edward County - Request for Support re: Expand the Life Span of Fire Apparatus 106-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated January 22, 2024 from Prince Edward County advising that the Council of Prince Edward County passed Resolution 2024-46 advising that Fire Apparatus is governed by industry best practices, the application of law and recognized industry partners; And That no provincial funding is available for new fire trucks; however small and rural municipalities must meet the same standards set by Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) as larger municipalities for fire equipment, including additional pressure to move fire trucks out when they reach a specific age, even though they can still meet the safety standard; And That North Frontenac Council supports the request from Prince Edward County to the FUS for the creation a new community fire-protection and fire prevention insurance system that does not put all municipalities under the same umbrella, with distinct categories for rural and urban municipalities; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide a copy of the Resolution to the Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; John Jordan, MPP; and Prince Edward County. Carried
B2. Baseball for Dad: Go Green for Mental Health Awareness 107-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives the request from Baseball for Dad regarding their Page 4 of 14
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“Go Green for Mental Health Awareness” campaign being held during Mental Health Awareness Week May 4-10, 2024; And That Council approves Baseball for Dad to hang green Mental Health Awareness ribbons on Township property throughout our communities; and encourage people to take a selfie and post on social media; And That the Manager of Community Development will promote the campaign on the Township’s Social Media accounts. Carried
B3. Township of Perry - Request for Support re: Amend Blue Box Regulation: ‘Ineligible’ Sources’ 108-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Vernon Hermer
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information a letter dated February 26, 2024 from the Township of Perry advising under Ontario Regulation 361/21 Blue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they’ve reached end of life; and that should a municipality continue to provide services to “ineligible” sources, the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation and processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the cost; And That Council supports the request that the Province amend Ontario Regulation 361/21 Blue Box so producers are responsible for end-of-life management of recycling products from all sources; and instructs the Clerk to provide this Resolution to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Honourable John Jordan, MPP for Lanark- Frontenac-Kingston and the Township of Perry. Carried
B4. Resident Request re: Exemption from Noise By-law 109-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information an email dated March 6, 2024 from Tyler Seniuk advising they will be hosting live music acts on August 24, 2024 on North Shore Road and requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law #65-21, Section 3.3 g) which restricts excessive noise and the disturbance of any person because of sound from an instrument or radio, or loud parties between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM that is clearly audible at neighbouring premises or residential properties; And That Council approves the exemption to the Noise By-law to permit the live music acts on August 24, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 12:00 am; And That Council instructs the Clerk to provide a copy of this Resolution to Mr. Senuik and Township’s By-law Enforcement Officer. Carried
Council, CAO, and Managers’ Administrative Reports
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a) Chief Administrative Officer: Update Regarding North Frontenac Technical Services Officer Position 110-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Administrative Officers Administrative Report entitled “Update Regarding North Frontenac Technical Services Officer Position”. Carried
b) Chief Administrative Officer: Resignation of Deputy Mayor Inglis as Chair of the North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force 111-24 Moved by Councillor Vernon Hermer, Seconded by Deputy Mayor John Inglis
Be it Resolved That Council receives for information the Chief Administrative Officer’s Administrative Report entitled “Resignation of Deputy Mayor Inglis as Chair of the North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force” (EDTF); And That per the Townships Procedural By-law, Council by Resolution shall appoint the Chair of the EDTF from the Council Members appointed to the Task Force; therefore Councillor Regent is appointed as the Chair of the EDTF (effective immediately) and Deputy Mayor Inglis will continue as a Member of the EDTF; And That Council thanks Deputy Mayor Inglis for his hard work and dedication as the Chair of the EDTF throughout the past nine (9) years. Carried
c) Clerk/Planning Manager: Assumption of a Portion of River Road 112-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Assumption of a Portion of River Road"; And That Council accepts the offer from Rod Recine to transfer the portion of River Road to the Township, subject to an entrance permit being obtained for the naturally severed lot and the road being surveyed to a width of 20 metres (66 feet) at the expense of Mr. Recine; And That Council approves paying the legal fees for the preparation of the Transfer, registering the Transfer and By-law and Law Society Fees, and miscellaneous disbursement at an estimated cost of $1,000. All legal work completed by the Township’s Solicitor for Sherriff Certificates, Mortgage Discharges, Appraisals, and any unforeseen title issues shall be covered by the property owner; And That Council instructs the Treasurer to transfer the Township’s legal costs associated with the property transfer, including preparation of the Transfer, title search and registering the By-law from the Contingency Reserve Fund; And That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Transfer for this portion of the Road Allowance and Council will consider a By-law at a future meeting to assume Page 6 of 14
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this portion of River Road;
And That Council approves the Clerk signing an Undertaking prepared by the property
owner’s solicitor advising Council will pass the necessary By-laws to dedicate the portion
of River Road identified on the required survey as public highways once the property is
transferred.
Carried
d) Clerk/Planning Manager: Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law - Rogers 113-24 Moved by Deputy Mayor John Inglis, Seconded by Councillor Roy Huetl
Be It Resolved That Council receives for information the Clerk/Planning Manager’s Administrative Report entitled “Shore Road Allowance Closure and Sale By-law – Rogers”; And That, as required by By-law #20-23, All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 1115, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, Count
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